The Premier League’s ‘Unexpected XI’ of the 2011-12 season

With the Premier League season ticking to its close, it’s good to look back across the season at those players who have impressed for their various clubs. While established stars such as Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney garner much of the praise, a few under-rated men have been, arguably, just as impressive.
Whether they are chasing the title, stuck in mid-table obscurity, or aiding their club in the battle against the rip-tide of relegation, many unfashionable players have been putting in performances of high quality on a consistent basis. Come ‘award season’ it’s likely that they will get v...